Ask The Dispatch: How can I prevent and control pests in my yard and home?
Living in the South has plenty of perks – mild winters, great food, beautiful scenery and an affordable cost of living.
Dry conditions spark burn bans across Golden Triangle
After putting out four large outdoor fires in Lowndes County on Thursday, Fire Services Coordinator Jim Robbins knew something had to change.
Child advocate program expanding to Golden Triangle
In two years working as a Court-Appointed Special Advocate volunteer, Cathy Chapman has seen the extremes of a childhood in crisis, from 10 children crammed into beds in a home with holes in the roof to parents fighting for custody while unwilling or unable to give up drugs.
Gas prices: Rising costs cancel family road trips this summer
Jessica Shelton and her family of four usually take trips at least three times a year – during summer, winter and spring breaks.
Columbus, Starkville lag behind sales tax projections
Both Columbus and Starkville are on pace to fall just shy of their projected sales tax revenue budgets halfway through Fiscal Year 2026.
After Monday’s hailstorm, roofers, body shops brace for weeks of work
When Andy Hatcher, owner of Allen’s Frame and Body Shop, took a look outside his home in New Hope Monday night and saw hail hitting the ground, he knew he was in for a busy couple of weeks at the shop.
Colom, Hyde-Smith win Senate primaries
Scott Colom and Cliff Johnson won Democratic primaries Tuesday for seats in the U.S. Senate and Mississippi’s House of Representatives, respectively, carrying Oktibbeha, Lowndes, Clay and Noxubee counties along the way.
Noxubee woman pleads guilty to 2024 murder
A woman was sentenced to 30 years in prison Monday after pleading guilty to second-degree murder in Noxubee County Circuit Court.
Murder trial to begin Monday in Noxubee County
A woman charged for the 2024 fatal shooting of Breanna Franklin, 23, is set to go on trial next week in Noxubee County Circuit Court.
Polls open Tuesday for congressional primaries
Voters across the Golden Triangle will head to the polls Tuesday to vote in party primaries and decide candidates for key congressional races.
Profile: Birdwatching: Pokémon in the real world
On Saturday, Rosy Davis led a group of more than 20 on a birdwatching adventure at Plymouth Bluff, part of a Birding 101 course sponsored by the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library.
Education briefs for 3-3-26
CCA recognizes Jones for years of leadership COLUMBUS – Columbus Christian Academy recently recognized Norma Jones as the first Black woman to serve as Interim
CMS student who loves ‘conquering challenges’ wins statewide poetry honors
Writing poetry might be low on the list of hobbies for most seventh-graders, but not for Edwar Mendoza.
Area school districts see graduation gains, dropout declines
Most districts around the Golden Triangle saw improvements in their four-year graduation rates and dropout rates during the 2024-2025 school year compared to five years prior.
IHL funding package poses major capital dollars for MSU, MUW
Mississippi State University and Mississippi University for Women could see significant funding increases for capital projects and programs under a Senate-approved higher education package now awaiting House action.
Ask The Dispatch: What’s the best way to explore the Golden Triangle’s cemeteries?
With Columbus’ Spring Pilgrimage just around the corner, Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science students are preparing for their annual production of Tales from the Crypt, set to begin April 8.
‘Once upon a career’ promotes big dreams at annual SOCSD Possibility Fest
Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District’s Discovery Center hosted more than 35 families this month from across the community and their children for the annual Possibility Fest, a fun and engaging opportunity for preschoolers to experience hands-on activities and early career exploration. For this year’s event, Discovery Center partnered with more than 30 area organizations to help attending families connect with resources, information and valuable community support.
MSMS alumna joins elite ranks with Marshall Scholarship win
The British government has awarded University of Mississippi senior Sophia Toner a prestigious Marshall Scholarship.
